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Copyright 1922 
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This book has been compiled in response to repeated and insistent calls 
for plain chapter marches and other features herein contained. 

The marches for entering the chapter room in opening chapter, retir- 
ing to prepare for initiation and re-entering for initiation, are those intro- 
duced in Michigan Grand Chapter by that prince of drill masters, Past 
Grand Patron William Quackenbush, and I am indebted to him for his sanc- 
tion and permission to use these. 

I also wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to my own chapter, Ivan- 
hoe No. 128, of Howard City, Michigan, for the hearty co-operation and 
efficient work which has enabled me to perfect these several ceremonies and 
marches. 

I trust this work will be of practical use and help to Eastern Star 
chapters over a wide range of territory. 

Sincerely and fraternally, 

Carrie Baxter Jennings, 



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to her station, seats her with a bow and continues to his station in the East. 

He directs the Associate Conductress to invite the officers to enter the 
chapter room. 

For line-up in preparation room, see diagram. 

The Marshal enters first, advances East till in line with the front of 
the Associate Matron's station, south until in line with Esther's chair, then 
East, turning back of Esther's chair to face West. 

The Officers now advance in double file, three paces apart following 
the same line of march as that of the Marshal until facing her on the salu- 
tation line, when by a single graceful gesture, backs of hands together, 
palms outward the Marshal separates the lines which turn, the Conductress 
leading her line South and East, the Associate Conductress with her line 
moving North and East. 

On the North and South lines the officers halt, each at the point indicat- 
ed on the diagram, "Fig. I." This brings them in position as follows : 

The Conductresses on a line approximately one third the distance be- 
tween the East and the Central Star. 

The Secretary and Treasurer on a line with Adah's and Electa's sta- 
tions ; Ruth and Martha opposite their respective stations ; Warder and 
Esther opposite Esther's station. 

The Matrons halt on the Salutation line at a point which brings them 
equidistant from each other and from the Marshal so that a perfect triangle 
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The halt of the officers, as shown on Diagram I, is the signal for the Marshal to 
pass between the two Matrons to point in front of Associate Matron's station and fac- 
ing East remain standing, the three officers thus reversing the triangle, as shown on 
diagram II. 

Upon being directed to escort the Worthy Matron to The East the Conductress 
turns to the right outside the line of officers, advance West till opposite the Worthy- 
Matron, whom she approaches. Facing each other they bow, the Conductress offers 
her left arm and escorts the Matron along the South aisle (inside the pedestals). 

At the intersecting lines of the Star in front of the altar, a graceful swing is 
made in a Northeasterly direction (see diagram II) to the East, they bow 'and the 
Matron assumes her station, the Conductress stepping backward diagonally to her place 
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The advance of the Worthy Matron to the East is the signal for the Marshal to 
advance at right angles East and South to the place vacated by the Matron, her march 
forming two sides of a right angle triangle. (See fig. III.) When the Worthy 
Matron directs the officers to take their respective stations the Marshal and Associate 
Matron advance respectively South and North to be in line with the other officers (the 
line halting to allow them time to arrive) and the line is ready to move. 

At a signal from the Matron that the line is ready the Conductresses lead their 
lines forward, to East line, then North and South respectively, and West just inside 
the pedestals to the Salutation Line. 

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round their chairs as they come to them and the Warder takes her station. 

The Associate Conductress with her line moves West and North, Electa 
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Associate Matron steps forward toSalutation Line, South at right angles till in 
line with Worthy Patron and remains standing. 

At the same time Conductresses leave stations and advance to points between 
Ruth and Altar and Martha and Altar, turn simultaneously and advance to East Line of 
March (See Floor Plan). 

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timing her steps to reach the designated point at the same time as the Conductresses. 

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These three officers, Worthy Matron, Associate Conductress and Con- 
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These officers, Worthy Matron and Associate Conducturess on the North, Associ- 
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diagram, separating to march single file around the Altar, forming hollow square. This 
as they again form in couples brings in the East the Matrons in the center and the Con 
ductresses in position to lead the single file march respectively South and West and 
North and West, other officers entering the line as shown in diagram for the line-up in 
the West to give the salutation sign before retiring as shown, the officers of the South 
and North lines alternating as they pass out single file to the Preparation Room. 



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ENTERING CHAPTER ROOM FOR INITIATION 

Line up as shown in Diagram. 

Avoid all unnecessary conversation, line up quietly and with weight poised upon 
right foot await the starting signal. 

At signal, left foot first, advance as per diagram, observing in this and all marches 
the rule of three paces between officers. 



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The Organist strikes four successive signals. 

At the first, officers face East; second, hands in position; third, bow; fourth, raise 
heads. 

As the march begins the Conductresses take two steps foreward, turn and advance 
South and North respectively and East to East line of march (the officers in their order 
falling in as the line passes them). 

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Turn and march to original line in the West, turn and again cross in 
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station, turn again and cross diagonally as shown (Conductress following al 
ways the dotted lines, the Associate the solid ones) officers alternating at 
the intersecting lines back of the Altar ; face on East line and again cross 
in paralel lines South and North, the Treasurer, Worthy Matron, Marshal 
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Conductresses turn and advance West, the Star Points Officers now 
rounding their chairs as their stations are passed. 

Conductresses continue to corners in the West, advance North and 
South respectively until inside the line of pedestals, East until opposite their 
stations which they now occupy, and all now being placed the gavel seats 
the officers. 



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INSTALLATION 



Requests have been received for song verses to be used in connection 

with the regular ritualistic work and the following suggestions have been 

approved. 

Following the obligation sing "The Easterners' Prayer." 

While the Worthy Matron is still at the altar sing the first verse of 

"Love's Creed." 

Following the Worthy Patron, the second of "Love's Creed." 

Use the following hymn, retiring the Secretary and Treasurer at the 

same time also the Chaplain, Marshal and Organist, as indicated. 

EASTERN STAR ODE 

(Lead Kindly Light) 
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Associate Matron 

Oh Eastern Star that shed'st thy holy light 

On life's dark way, 
To guide the weary trav'ler thru the night 
Till breaks the day, 
Shine on, Shine on, and let thy silver gleam 
Light us thru thorny path or turbid stream. 

Secretary and Treasurer 

And even tho we walk thru pastures green, 

By waters still, 
Not less may thy protecting ray serene 
Keep us from ill. 
And grant no act of ours may dim thy spark 
Our Star, tho skies be bright or clouds be dark. 

Conductresses 

Fair Adah viewed the sacrificial flame 

Yet dared obey ; 
Sweet Ruth, tho humble, bears a deathless name 
Thru thy pure ray, 
Persia's proud queen, Electa stanch and true, 
And Martha's faith, all blend in thy bright hue. 

Chaplain, Marshal, Organist 

Dear Eastern Star, shed still thy holy light 

Upon our way, 
Thy altar fires illume our darkest night, 
Our guide by day, 
Envy and strife thy radience e'er dispel, 
In love fraternal may we ever dwell. 

Warder and Sentinel 

And thus may we reflect thy beauteous light, 

Fair Eastern Star. 
God grant we keep thy 'scutcheon ever bright 
To shine afar. 
May courage, truth and loyalty e'er prove 
Our sisterhood in charity and love. 

The presenting and retirement of the officers as suggested by twos and 
threes not only distributes the verses but shortens an otherwise lengthy 
ceremony. 



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PRESENTING FLOWERS TO STAR POINTS. 



After these officers have received their badges, they move forward 
and are ranged in the East, facing West. While the Installing Matron gives 
the lines provided: 

"Say it with flowers, etc.," 
enter by the South aisle five girls dressed in white with sashes of Blue, 
Yellow, White, Green and Red, or, better still, in this day of bright colored 
fabrics, with dresses of these colors and bearing flowers of the same hues 
(preferably garlands looped to form necklaces) . 

Standing in line they await the signal of the Installing Marshal (stand- 
ing beside Adah) , advance each in turn and give their flowers into her 
keeping with the lines prepared for the purpose. 

To illustrate, the blue bearer will, at a glance from the Installing 
Marshal advance to her side, present her flowers and give her lines : 

"Flowers of blue, etc." 
and step back of Adah. 

The Marshal then gives her admonitory lines as : 

"Sister Adah : 

"A duty and priviledge, etc." 
placing garlands around Adah's shoulders (if garlands are used) or if 
merely cut flowers, presenting them. 

The others follow in the same manner. 

When all have been decorated the Flower Bearers will step between the 
officers, each at left of the officer whose color she bears, while the newly 
installed Matron (or if preferred, the Installing Matron) gives the lines 

"And as these colors intertwine, etc." 

All remain standing while the concluding benediction : 

"Father in heaven, hallow-ed be Thy name, etc.," 
from "Love's Creed" is sung. 

The Installing Matron now directs the Marshal to conduct these officers 
to their respective stations. 

All face North, each attendant offers her arm to her officer. The 
Marshal (now at Electa's side) wheels East and South back of the line 
(which follows this reverse march) and conducts them around the hall from 
Southeast to Northeast. Adah, who is last in the line is the first to be 
placed at her station, next Ruth and so on until each in turn is placed, re- 
ceiving and returning a courteous bow from her attendant, who continues 
in the line. 

The placing of the officers concluding with Electa the escorting line re- 
tires East, South and West turning square corners to the retiring room. 

For the retiring march fet the Organist play "Hearts and Flowers" by 
Tobani. 

The Installing Marshal, having finished her work, salutes The East, and 
receiving recognition from the chair, retires. 

VERSES FOR PRESENTING FLOWERS TO STAR POINTS. 

Written for Mrs. Anna C. Greene, 
Past Grand Marshal, 0. E. S., Michigan 

Installing Matron 

"Say it with flowers" some one has said, 

FV>r words sometimes fail, I confess ; 
So we turn to the language of blossoms instead 

Our love and esteem to express. 



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There are flowers that bloom for the springtime of youth 

That joy in the language of mirth; 
There are blossoms that speak of compassion and ruth 

That comfort the sad hearts of earth. 

They are messengers all in their beauty and grace 

And we love them wherever they are, 
And we joyously welcome and give them a place 

In the work of our beautiful Star. 

Adah 

(Blue Bearer) 
Flowers of blue, fidelity's hue, 

Fair Adah, the Daughter, shall grace, 
They speak of a filial love tender and true 
And courage a duty to face. 

(Installing Marshal receiving flowers) 
Sister Adah : 

A duty and priviledge rest upon you 

As I place in your keeping this garland of blue. 
To you it is given the fame to recite 

Of one who for honor's sake died in the light. 
As her representative, steadfast and true, 

Guard the honor and name of our ray of pure blue. 

Ruth 

(Yellow Bearer) 
Sweet Ruth, we adorn with the soft yellow glow 

That symbols a constancy rare ; 
Bringing the fruits of her thrift to bestow 

On the Widowed one left to her care. 

(Installing Marshal receiving flowers) 
Sister Ruth : 

The symbol of Constancy deftly entwined 

In this soft yellow garland, brings fresh to our mind 
The story of one, who for duty made clear, 

Left kindred and friends and all life holds dear. 
Whose life of humility, service and thrift 

To Widowed age proffered a measureless gift. 
Guard well, Sister Ruth, the soft yellow ray 

In all that you do and all that you say. 

Esther 

(White Bearer) 
Queen Esther, the pure, the noble, the brave, 

A royal Wife, true and upright, 
Who counted life nothing her people to save, 
Her crown shall be blossoms of white. 

(Installing Marshal receiving flowers) 
Sister Esther : 

To you is bequeathed a mantle of light 

As I place in your keeping this garland of white. 
A symbol of all that speaks in the life 

Of a virtuous queen and a pure, spotless Wife. 
Whose courage sublime shall find ever a place 
In the hearts of a grateful, long-suffering race. 



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Keep this ray, Sister Esther, unsullied and bright ; 

Guard the trust that's implied by this garland of white. 

Martha 

(Green Bearer) 

From history's pages a record we gleam 

Of a faith abiding and strong ; 
And ever the fronds of the bright living green 
To svveet Sister Martha belong. 

(Installing Marshal receiving flowers) 
Sister Martha : 

This garland of green which I give to your care 

Is a symbol of faith in the hour of despair. 
To you it is given the tale to unfold 

Of the beautiful faith of that Sister of old 
Whose love and devotion so deep and sublime 

Shed a halo of light on the pages of time. 
Mark well then your task, let the record be clean 

And the light shine undimmed from our bright ray of green. 

Electa 

(Red Bearer) 

Of all the graces great and small 

Sweet Charity excels them all ; 

Electa's praises shall be said 

In speech of blossoms fervent red. 

(Installing Marshal receiving flowers) 
Sister Electa : 

Fervency glows in this garland of red, 

Endurance sublime under pressure of wrong ; 
Sweet Charity lingers her mantle to spread 

And the teachings of TRUTH to Electa belong. 
While tender and fond from the heart of the MOTHER, 

Comes this admonition : "Love ye one another." 
No more beautiful treasure may fall in your way 

Than the honor of guarding the fervent red ray. 

Newly Installed Matron 

And as these colors intertwine 

Behold our Star irradiant shine ; 
Our Floral Center sweet and bright 

Which glows with true fraternal light. 

After the installation of the Star Point officers using this ceremony 
specially prepared for presenting flowers, conclude the installation with 
the invocation which concludes the song "Love's Creed:" 

"Father in heaven hallow-ed be Thy name 
Be this our humble plea 
To love our neighbor as ourself 

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MEMORIAL SERVICE 

Written by Mrs. Carrie B. Jennings 

for 
Evergreen Chapter No. 334 O. E. S. 

To Present 

At 

Meeting of Ionia County Association 

September, 1922 

Before the ceremony have a receptacle provided at the altar for receiv- 
ing the flowers, either a Star frame, basket or other arrangement. 

Let the Patron be asked to preside. 

If the bible is open at this time it will be necessary to give the saluta- 
tion sign which would be difficult while carrying flowers. 

There are two ways of covering this point. 

Let each officer carry her flowers in a small basket upon her arm, those 
on the south carrying it on the right and those in the north on the left arm. 

If not convenient to have the baskets, place the fllowers in the custody 
of someone in the rear of the chapter room and place them in the hands of 
the officers as they leave the salutation line. 



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The Marshal and Worthy Matron through the South door, and the 
Chaplain and Associate Matron through the North door enter two abreast 
Conductress and Associate following singly. 



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Advance at right angles to line in front of Associate Matron's station, 
face East, wait for the Conductress (South) and Associate (North) to join 
them in line, and six abreast, Conductresses outside, they move forward to 
line back of Esther's station. 

Following these officers at a distance of three paces come Ruth and 
Adah (South) and Electa and Martha (North) two abreast and at right 
angles halt four abreast midway between the front line and the Associate 
Matron's station. (See diagram I) 

Last, Esther enters (North) advances at right angles and takes posi- 
tion in front of Associate Matron's station. 

N. B. This formation should be carried out to form a perfect triangle. 
(See diagram I) 

If this is an open meeting omit salutation sign. 

If a closed meeting, the first line consisting of Matrons, Conductresses, 
Marshal and Chaplain give the sign first and then separating advance, Mar- 
shal, Worthy Matron and Conductress South of altar and Chaplain, Associ- 
ate Matron and Associate Conductress North, three abreast to intersecting 
line of Central Star as shown on diagram I, then pivoting on the extremes 
(Marshal and Chaplain) the Conductresses wheel their respective lines to 
form the base of the triangle and in such a way as to represent closing gates 

As the first line passes the bible the second line gives salutation sign, 
move forward four abreast to the front line, separate by couples and single 
file East until opposite the positions indicated on Diagram I, where they 
form the two sides of the triangle. 

Esther following gives sign and moves directly forward to position 
which forms the apex of the triangle. 

N. B. It is important that the distances be always equalized to preserve 
the form of the triangle. 

During this march have the Memorial Hymn, Page 42, STAR GLEAMS 
sung. 

The Worthy Matron opens the ceremony with the first stanza : 
Into the realm of that unknown Vast 

Beyond the golden portal, 
Out of the turmoil of earth they passed 
To dwell with the grand immortal. 

(Steps forward and deposits white flowers.) 

Conductress 

It matters not that the forms we knew 

Lie silently, restfully sleeping, 
We know that the hearts that for us beat true 

Are safe in the Master's keeping. 
(Steps forward and deposits flowers, white or pink) 

Associate Conductress 

The brush of their garments, a vision of light, 

The touch of their soul's unveiling, 
Like the breath of these lilies so pure and white 
(Depositing lillies or white flowers) 

From censers unseen exhaling. 



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Associate Matron 

(Depositing flowers while speaking) 
The flowers may fade and their petals fall 

To enrich the soil with their sweetness, 
But the breath of their fragrance is over all ; 

They bloom in their full completeness 
In a better, a fairer, a holier place 

Where death and decay come never ; 
Tomorrow they'll greet us, and face to face 

We shall live and shall love forever. 

Marsha! 
In the bright fields of Eden our lillies fair 

(Depositing lillies) 
Shall rival the stars of the morning 
And the King in His beauty shall find them there 
The home of His blessed adorning. 

Chaplain 

(Depositing white flowers while speaking) 
And may it not be in the mansions of bliss, 

Which there for God's children are builded, 
Which need not the sun or the moonbeams' kiss 

By the light of His countenance gilded, 
That these, the pure in heart that day, 

Shall give thanks to their Great High Priest 
Saying : "Lord, by Thy mercy we found Thy way 

For we saw Thy Star in the East." 

Adah 

(Depositing blue flowers) 
Jephthah's Daughter tried and true, 
For memory brings this gift of blue. 

Ruth 

(Depositing yellow flowers) 
Ruth the constant freely yields 

Her gleanings from the harvest fields. 

Esther 

(Depositing white flowers) 
Fair emblem of a spotless life 
This tribute from the royal Wife. 

Martha 

(Depositing green) 
Bevond the veil in pastures vernal 
Faith fondly glimpses life eternal. 

Electa 

(Depositing red flowers) 
Blossoms of red as from above 

Breathe messages of Truth and Love. 

Worthy Matron 

And as our tribute thus we pay 

To those we loved who might not stay, 

Through pearly gates once more ajar 
We send the greetings from our Star. 

We know the parting is not long, 

We. too, shall join the silent throng. 

God closed their eyes to mortal sight 
And tenderly we say "good-night." 



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RETURN MARCH 

Let the officers stand with "gates ajar" while first stanze of ^Memorial 
Hymn "For there shall be no more night" is sung. (New) Star Gleams 
Supplement. 

At the close of this verse the lines face South and North respectively, 
turning at right angles and retire in a direct line, the Star Point officers 
following down the slope of the triangle sides. 

N. B. If the Bible is open, face as shown, on West line and give saluta- 
tion sign before passing out, out if in open meeting pass directly out. 

MARCH FOR CHANGING CHAIRS FOR INITIATION AT ASSOCIATION 

MEETINGS OR OCCASIONS WHEN VISITING CHAPTER 

IS INVITED TO EXEMPLIFY THE WORK. 

Upon these occasions there is apt to be awkwardness and confusion 
when the chosen officers take the place of the local team unless some defin- 
ite plan is carried out. 

At the Montcalm-Mecosta County Meeting in Howard City the follow- 
ing scheme worked out beautifully : 

That the East may not be deserted, place the gavel temporarily in the 
hands of someone conveniently near. 

For the same reason the Warder does not march and is the first and last 
officer escorted to place, in order that the door be not left unguarded. 

Before opening chap'ter, chairs are reserved toward the West end of the 
chapter room, seven on the North side and eight on the South, the odd chair 



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being the Wardens, and these chairs are ocupied by the visiting officers in 
the order shown below. 

North Side South Side 

Esther Ruth 

Martha Adah 

Electa Sec'y 

Chaplain Marshal 

Treas. W. Patron 

W. Matron A. Matron 

A. Cond. Cond. 

^^ Warder. 
When the presiding officer directs the officers of the local chapter to es- 
cort the chosen officers to their stations, badges will be removed and placed 
upon the pedestals in readiness for the temporary officers. 

At the first blow of the gavel both corps of officers sit at attention, 
Second blow rise. 

Local officers proceed along the lines followed in the March for Retir- 
ing For Initiation in the Chapter Marches, Pages 11, 12, 13, following these 
diagrams through up to the point where in diagram III the line makes the 
final march to the West. Here occurs a deviation. 

N. B. There is a change in the personel of officers between this and those 
of the other march, as in the march as per diagram the Chaplain does not 
march and does in this, following the Treasurer ; also the Worthy Patron 
participates in this march following the Associate Matron, and does not in 
the other. But keeping these changes in mind and following the lines no 
difficuty need be experienced. 

Following down the line of march to the West the Conductresses are 
the first in line and as they reach the visiting Conductresses they proffer 
arms (Conductress left, Associate right,) and each following officer in like 
manner as the corresponding visiting officer is reached does the same. 

Wheeling to East and observing the rule of FIVE PACES between 
officers, The Associate Matron is first to be placed and this almost at once, 
the escorting officer resuming her place in the line. 

The line advances East inside the pedestals all officers except Star 
Points are placed in this march eastward, the lines turn West outside 
pedestals and the Star Point officers are placed at this time. 

The local officers have kept their places in the line and now take the 
chairs vacated remaining in regular order for the return march. 

ESCORTING VISITING OFFICERS BACK TO FORMER PLACES. 

At the close of the Initation the Chosen Matron who is presiding will 
direct local officers to escort the visiting officers to their former place. 

The badges will again be placed on the pedestals to be resumed by the 
local chapter officers. 

At the first blow of the gaval all sit at attention ; second, rise. 

Local officers advance to West line, wheel and march East picking up 
the chosen officers as they come to them in their order, and leaving them 
in their former positions. 

Wheel and advance East to their respective stations. 

Lastly the local Warder is directed by the local Matron to return the 
visiting Warder to her place. 
NOTE: 

In receiving the chosen officer to escort, either incoming or in retiring, 
the escorting officer should make a slight bow. This occasions a slight halt 
at each station which is the reason for specifying five paces between officers 



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instead of three as in other chapter marches because although the bow 
should not be elaborate it will, if the spaces between officers are too short, 
occasion a congestion in the line. 

A pretty courtesy which was carried out in this particular event was 
the presentation of a carnation to each visiting officer in seating. 

These may be placed under chairs or other place convenient for the 
loci 1 officers. 

PRESENTING THE COLORS IN THE EAST. 

This is a simple but effective way of presenting the flag at the East, a 
ceremony which ought never to be obmitted. 

Before chapter calls have the flag placed in a stanard base at the left 
of the Associate Matron's chair and a little in front of her. It should be the 
duty of the Marshal to see that this is done. 

Following the ooening of chapter the Worthy Matron will direct the 
Marshal to present the flag at the East. 

She rises and the Organist plays STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER 
while she advances at right angles to the front of the Associate Matron's 
station and receives the flag from the hand of that officer. 

This is the signal for the organist to change, leaving off playing STARS 
AND STRIPES and playing THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER for the 
Marshal's march to the East with the flag (traversing the North aisle, out- 
side pedesta 1 ) where she places the flag in a standard nlaced at the Worthy- 
Matron's right hand and a little in front, the Matron assisting in the placing. 

The Worthy Matron now calls upon the chapter to salute the flag. The 
oath of Allegiance to the flag may also be repeated while the chapter stand 
at salute. 

The organist again plays STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER for the 
return of the Marshal to her station in the East. 

N. B. Naturally the chapter will rise spontaneously when the STAR 
SPANGLED BANNER is played, but to insure concerted action it is advis- 
able for the Matron to summon the chapter to its feet by the customary 
st rokes of the gavel. 

CROWNING THE MAY QUEEN. 

When Associate Grand Matron Mrs. Ada C. Sangster visited the Mont- 
calm-Mecosta County Association Meeting in May 1922 a unique way of 
presenting flowers was originated by The County President Mrs. Mattie E. 
Horton and Mrs. Georgena Feller, Matron of the entertaining chapter, 
"Ivanhoe" No. 128 of Howard City. On the opposite page is the song 
adapted for the occasion to the ever delightful strains of Mendelsohn's 
''Spring Song." Two tiny tots of girls entered bearing between them a 
pillow, green decorated, upon which rested a crown of flowers. They ad- 
vanced, their entrance being timed so that they reached the East at the 
opportune time when the words "We Crown Our Queen of May" were sung, 
and, suiting the action to the word, the crown was placed upon the head of 
the Grand Visitor. 

The same music accompanied the retirement of the little flower bear- 
ers'. 



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Crowning The May Queen 

Words by Music by 

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CONTENTS 

FOREWORD 2 

OPENING MARCH 4 

RETIRING TO PREPARE FOR INITIATION 11 

RE-ENTERING FOR INITIATION 14 

INSTALLATION 17 

PRESENTING FLOWERS TO STAR POINTS -18 

MEMORIAL SERVICE 21 

CHANGING OFFICERS FOR INITIATION IN DISTRICT 

MEETINGS 24 

PRESENTING THE COLORS IN THE EAST 26 

CROWNING THE QUEEN 26 



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